Beef Taco Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Beef Taco Salad
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim Try a healthier twist on Taco Tuesdays.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • vegetable oil
  • 2 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4" strips
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
  • cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar
  • 1 c. Pico de Gallo
  • sour cream
  • 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef using a wooden spoon and break up meat into small pieces. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons water, and tomato paste. Cook through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.
  2. In a sauté pan add about 1/2" of vegetable oil. Heat until hot but not smoking. Fry tortilla strips until golden brown; transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Season tortillas with salt just after removing from hot oil.
  3. Assemble salad in 4 bowls with romaine, tomatoes, black beans, and warm taco meat. Top with cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and crisp tortilla strips.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce.

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.

Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal

Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.

Personalized for your PCOS type
Delivered in 24 hours
Just $9 one-time
Get Your Personal Guide - $9

No subscription. No commitment.

Comments

Register or log in to add a comment

Not sure what to eat for PCOS?

Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

Take the Quiz